New figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics confirm Northern Ireland recorded its highest rate of alcohol-specific deaths in two decades in 2024 – and is the only part of the UK still moving in the wrong direction. Every year, the Office for National Statistics publishes a bulletin that most people never see. It […]
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Epilepsy and Alcohol: Does Alcohol Trigger Epilepsy?
Epilepsy and Alcohol. Is It Ever Safe? Epilepsy is a condition that causes unusual electrical activity in the brain, and this can result in seizures, which are also known as fits. During these seizures, your body may jerk uncontrollably, and you may bite your tongue. You may lose consciousness and be unaware of what is […]
Menopause and Addiction: Understanding the Link with Alcohol and Drugs
Many women in Ireland going through menopause experience emotional and physical symptoms that can be difficult to manage, from low mood and anxiety to poor sleep and brain fog. For some, these challenges can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as drinking alcohol more frequently or using medication or drugs to get through the day. […]
Working from Home and Alcohol Addiction
Remote Working – A Ticking Time Bomb for Addiction The Royal College of Physicians recently reported that around 8 million people in the UK have been drinking up to 50 units a week since the start of the pandemic in January 2020. Occupational Health specialist Dr Mike McCann, a Director at Castle Craig Hospital highlights […]
6 Serious Effects of Drug Addiction on Family Members
Drug use not only affects the person from mind to body, but it also puts a strain on those closest to them. Family members may experience shame, anger, fear, or self-blame if their loved one uses drugs. The extent of the effect also depends on how long the drugs have been in their life. Drug […]